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SC05 WLE

2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,272 mi
Last recorded118,272 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv58,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 WLE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 118,272 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flange (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened both rear arms have been repaired (5.3.3 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2025 118,241 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust leak rear flange (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 8 Mar 2024 117,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 117,145 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front lower radiator /fan unit bracket corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc pitted corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc pitted corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 110,397 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers splitting and cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 110,321 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers splitting and cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 99,919 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 94,324 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 94,125 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 94,125 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 92,293 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres wearing uneven on inside edges

Fail 25 Sep 2019 92,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres wearing uneven on inside edges

Pass 25 Sep 2018 88,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2017 82,368 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 78,069 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 76,520 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel n/s/r/ (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 73,388 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 66,524 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 66,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,312 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,631 miles

O/s/f & N/s/f shock absorber dust covers in-secure

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 52,631 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

O/s/f & N/s/f shock absorber dust covers in-secure

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,222 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 41,969 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 41,920 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2008 32,859 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Gtv?

Based on 93,802 MOT tests across 7,495 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
3,408
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
7,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,796
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,014
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,172
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,047
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,770
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SC05 WLE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 58,829 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Gtv fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 7,796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SC05 WLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Gtv typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SC05 WLE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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